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Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s address at the laying of foundation stone of Talcher Fertilizer Plant, Odisha
Present here on the dais, Governor of Odisha Professor GaneshiLalJi, Chief Minister of the State and my friend Shriman Naveen PatnaikJi, my colleague in the Union council of Ministers ShrimanJualOramJi, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, my colleague in the Parliament Shri SatpatiJi and Member of Legislative Assembly of this area Braj Kishore Pradhan Ji and my dear brothers and sisters;
Since I am going to address a huge public gathering after this programme therefore I would not like to speak in detail about this plant and would briefly express my happiness on this auspicious occasion. I covey my best widhes to all those who worked to compleate this task in tiem.
In a way, I am fortunate to get the opportunity to revive this fetiliser plant. The people area dreamed a dream several decades ago which did not materialise for some reasons. They gave up hope that the plant will ever be revived.
However, we made a solemn pledge to take the country to new heights of development with new energy and new momentum. As such, we took up many big projects and schemes and took many initiatives to materialise which new energy, new momentum and strong resolve were needed. And the result is before you here today the revival this plant at a cost of nearly Rs. 13,000 crore.
It is a completely new technology for India. Not only this region but the entire country is going to get a new direction through this technology of gasification of coal available in this region. With the use of this technology the country will be free from importing gas and fertiliser from abroad and it will also save money.
The revival of the plant will generate huge employment opportunities for the youth of this region. Nearly 4,500 people will be associated with this project and there will be additional benefits due to creation of a lot of facilities that will be developed in the surroundings of this project.
How the direction of development can be changed- if the policy is clear and the intention is good only then sound decisions can be taken. We keep hearing about Navratnas, Maharatnas and Ratnas. Some times there are good news and some times there are bad news also. When all such jewels come together to take the responsibility this project will go ahead. The expertise of each one of them, funding from each one of them will go into the revival of this project and it will meet not only the needs of of the people of Odisha but also of farmers of the whole country.
I am told that it will take 36 months to start production in this plant. I keep visiting to this kind of projects and I ask for the date of production so I was told that it would be 36 months from now. I assure you that I will again come here after 36 months to inaugurate this project. With this confidence, I conclude my speech while once again expressing my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Chief Minister.
Thank you very much.
Ministry of Defence
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik takes over as Minister of State for Defence
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik took over charge as Minister of State for Defence, here today. On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Shri Yesso Naik was received by Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra and other senior officials of the Ministry. Apart from Ministry of Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will also serve as Minister of State  in the Ministry of AYUSH.
PROFILE:
Father's Name: Late Shri Yesso Bhikari Naik
Mother's Name: Late Smt. Jayshri Yesso Naik
Date of Birth: 04 Oct 1952
Place of Birth:Adpai, Distt. North Goa 
Marital Status: Married
Date of Marriage: 03 May 1984
Spouse's Name: Smt. Vijaya Shripad Naik
No. of Sons: 3
Educational Qualifications: B.A.
Educated at Bombay University, Mumbai and Goa University, Pune, Maharashtra
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 199.98 Cr
Over 3.79 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,43,449
20,528 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.47%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.55%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 199.98 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,63,22,345 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.79 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,10,322
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2nd Dose
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1,00,79,660
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Precaution Dose
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60,21,211
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,27,518
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2nd Dose
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1,76,52,093
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Precaution Dose
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1,14,59,871
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,79,82,251
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2nd Dose
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2,62,02,322
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,08,43,400
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2nd Dose
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5,01,13,916
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,88,87,272
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2nd Dose
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50,58,64,044
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Precaution Dose
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62,19,363
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,35,68,118
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2nd Dose
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19,45,59,339
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Precaution Dose
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45,13,607
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,73,60,055
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2nd Dose
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12,15,70,899
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Precaution Dose
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2,81,53,836
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Precaution Dose
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5,63,67,888
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Total
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1,99,98,89,097
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,43,449. Active cases now constitute 0.33% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.47%. 17,790 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,30,81,441.
20,528 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,92,569 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.94 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.55% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 5.23%.
Special Service and Features
Agricultural technologies and innovations must reach small and marginal farmers: Additional Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in Coimbatore
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare visited the Precision Farming Development Centre created under National Committee on Precision Agriculture and Horticulture . He also visited the RKVY- RAFTAAR Agri-start up Agribusiness Incubator  and the Integrated Beekeeping Development Centre  at the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University , Coimbatore.
While interacting with the farmers, beekeepers, agri-entrepreneurs and students, Dr. Likhi emphasised that extensive extension efforts must be initiated by all stakeholders to ensure maximum outreach of agricultural technologies and related innovations amongst small and marginal farmers.
The Central Government has setup 22 Precision Farming Development Centres  in all the agro climatic zones of the country with an aim to develop and disseminate regionally differentiated technologies on precision farming such as micro irrigation and hi-tech agriculture and to maximize production and productivity per unit area to enhance the socio-economic conditions of farmers and end users. These 22 PFDCs are located in State/Central Agricultural Universities , ICAR Institutes and IITs in the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana, West Bengal, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttrakhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Assam.
The PFDC at Coimbatore has conducted researches on thrust areas like Drip Irrigation, Plastic mulching, Pond lining, green house, cladding material, sprinkler irrigation. Researches have also been conducted on technologies like Drip Irrigation, Fertigation, Plastic mulching, Polyhouse, Drip automation, GIS and Soil less media.
The RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness incubation facility promotes agri-startups. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has appointed 5 knowledge Partners  as Centre of Excellence and 24 RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubators  across the country including the one in Coimbatore.
Prime Minister's Office
PM participates in Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Shri Piyush Goyal's residence
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the residence of Union Minister Shri PiyushGoyal
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, went to the programme at my colleague @PiyushGoyal Ji’s residence.
May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh always remain upon us."
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Shri PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Remembering Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his birth anniversary. His far-sighted leadership and commitment to India’s development was noteworthy. We honor his invaluable contributions to our nation's progress.”DS/ST
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 70.31Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.64 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTswith more than 8 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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70,31,70,775
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PIPELINE
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8,02,550
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,64,50,070
More than 70.31crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, more than8 Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than5.64Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Gadkari calls for reduction in use of steel and cement in road construction without comprising on quality through innovation and research
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that use of steel and cement should be reduced in road construction without comprising on quality through innovation and research. Addressing 16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India” he saidCNG, LNG and ethanol should be used for the road equipment machinery. The Minister emphasized onimport substitution, cost effective, pollution free and indigenous methods and development of alternative fuel .
Shri Gadkari said India with about 63 lakh kms of road network is the second largest road network in the world. He said road infrastructure plays a critical role in the growth of the economy as 70 percent of the goods and nearly 90 percent of passenger traffic uses roads to commute. Shri Gadkari said Prime Minister has set a vision for India to become a 5 trillion dollar economy in next five years. He said Government is investing 1.4 trillion dollars i.e. Rs 111 lakh crores in infrastructure development through national infrastructure pipeline,further this year, Government has increased year on year infrastructure capex by 34 percent to Rs. 5.54 lakh crores. Shri Gadkari said increased investment in infrastructure would help create employment during covidpandemic. The ministersaid hisaim was to construct 60,000 km world class national highway at the rate of 40 km per day.
Full event link https://youtu.be/xYxobHaKGQg
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Ministry to observe Vigilance Awareness Week from 28th October to 2nd November, 2019
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe the Vigilance Awareness Week from 28th October to 2nd November, 2019 as per directions of Central Vigilance Commission , Government of India. The theme of the vigilance awareness this year is “Integrity- a way of life”. Vigilance Awareness Week will commence with the administration of ‘Integrity Pledge’ to the officers/staff of the Ministry by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, to fight against corruption and commit to highest standards of honesty and integrity. It is also proposed to award prizes to winners of the competitions to be conducted by this Ministry.
The Central Vigilance Commission aims to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public life. As part of its efforts to promote probity in public life and to achieve a corruption free society, CVC observes Vigilance Awareness Week every year. The observation of Vigilance Awareness Week creates greater awareness among public and encourages all the stakeholders to collectively participate in prevention of and fight against corruption.
During the week-long Vigilance Awareness campaign, various activities like public interaction for redressal of their grievances, usage of generic medicines, surprise inspections, conducting seminars, workshops, debates among students, faculty, children of staff/ officers, poster competitions, essay writing, quiz, painting competitions inculcating moral/ethical values, and other vigilance related awareness activities will be carried out in sync with the theme of the year 2019. These will sensitize and motivate its officers and staff to remain vigilant and transparent in their work in order to eradicate corruption in all spheres of life.
Ministry of Railways
Replacing Railway Level Crossings with Flyovers
Government proposes to replace Level crossings  in the country with Road Over Bridges  on cost sharing basis with State Govt, if Train Vehicle Unit  of LC is more than one lakh. Road under bridges  are provided to replace the level crossing, wherever technically feasible.
Total 2834 LCs were replaced by ROB/RUBs between 01.04.2015 till 31.03.2020.
Total expenditure of ₹15628 Cr. has been made towards replacement of LCs by ROB/RUBs from 01.04.2015 till 31.03.2020.
During the current year, an allocation of ₹3575 Cr. has been made for ROB/RUBs. Total 7785 LCs are sanctioned for replacement by ROB/RUB, which are in various stages of progress.
Railways, in a mission mode, eliminated all Unmanned Level Crossings  on Broad Gauge  by 31.01.2019. UMLC on Meter Gauge  and Narrow Gauge  routes, wherever found feasible, will be eliminated along with Gauge conversion projects.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Modernisation of SAIL Steel Plants
Decision for improvement / development of infrastructure in Steel plants of Public Sector Unit categories are taken by the concerned Public Sector Undertakings depending on their financial position and market dynamics. Steel Authority of india Limited  had undertaken modernisation and expansion of its five integrated steel plants at Bhilai , Bokaro , Rourkela , Durgapur  & Burnpur  and Special Steel Plant at Salem  to enhance the crude steel capacity from 12.8 Million tonne per annum  to 21.4 MTPA.
As part of the SAIL modernisation and expansion project, an investment of Rs.2371/- Crore was made in Salem Steel Plant to set up a new Steel Melt Shop and enhance the capacity of Cold Rolling Mill.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
District Legal Services Authority West Tripura organizes Door-to-Door Legal Aid Campaign
Under the Department of Justice's Nyaya Bandhu, Pro Bono Club, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Tripura, in association with District Legal Services Authority West Tripura, organized a Door-to-Door Legal Aid Campaign visit at West Kamalghat Village where Pro Bono Club members interacted with the villagers.
Nyaya Bandhu’s  primary initiative is to establish a framework for dispensation of pro bono legal services across the country. Under Nyaya Bandhu, practising advocates, interested to volunteer their time and services, are connected, via mobile technology, with eligible marginalised beneficiaries. Nyaya Bandhu Mobile application  has been developed and also onboarded on the UMANG platform in collaboration with technical partner CSC e-Governance Pvt. Ltd.
Special Service and Features
Sailing Expedition flagged off Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of INS 'Virbahu'
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel ‘Neelkanth’ is on a sailing expedition marking the 50th anniversary of INS ‘Virbahu’. Commemorative sailing of vessel ‘Neelkanth’ was flagged off by Rear Admiral Puneet Chaddha, the Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area , at Chennai on March 19, 2021. INS 'Virbahu' is Indian Navy’s submarine base, located at Vishakhpatnam, the headquarters of Navy’s Eastern Naval Command. The sailing vessel has 5 Officers from INS Virbahu as crew, and skippered by Commander Deepak Raj.
The expedition from Chennai to Vishakapatnam forms the first leg of this commemorative sailing. The first leg will cover a distance of 366 nautical miles. The wind powered sailing is expected to take three days. It will consolidate the sail training of the young crew. It will help to showcase the courage, discipline, commitment and expertise of the crew in handling any adverse conditions at sea and also their hold on the nuances of sailing
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush to organize more than 358 events for the “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” event
Ministry of Ayush is all geared up to make “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” event under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign to be held on 1st October 2023 a huge success. Ministry of Ayush has firmed up more than 358 events to be observed across India as part of this campaign. Along with special one hour cleanliness drive, the ministry also plans to raise awareness about mental health, wellness and importance of sanitation in overall health and well-being. More than 8000 functional Ayush Health and Wellness Centers will be engaged to propagate this message.
Ministry of Ayush’s research councils, more than 100 national institutes, subordinate organizations along with National Commission of Indian System of Medicine  and National Commission for Homoeopathy  through their network of more than 750 colleges will also participate in this campaign.
The Ministry has also requested various states/UTs to observe the shramdaan activity at all Ayush Health and Wellness Centers operational through National Ayush Mission .
Ministry has appointed a nodal officer of Joint secretary level to oversee the preparation of the entire campaign and activities to be held on 1st October 2023 across India. The theme for SHS 2023 is “Garbage Free India”. Ministry of Ayush is actively perusing special campaign for disposal of pending matters  3.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 15th Sept to 2nd Oct ’23.
Apart from planning of this event, Ministry of Ayush is actively participating in Ayushman Bhav Campaign by organizing weekly Ayush Health Mela’s across India through its Ayush Health and Wellness Centers under National Ayush Mission. This campaign is ongoing in all around 8000 functional Ayush Health and Wellness Centers.
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power issues order for waiver of ISTS charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydro-power projects as a further step to realise the Government's commitment to achieve its power requirement from renewable energy sources
ISTS charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydro-power projects waived for 18 years from the date of commissioning
In a further step to realise the Government of India's commitment to achieve its power requirement from renewable energy sources, Ministry of Power has issued an order for the waiver of Inter-State Transmission system  charges on transmission of electricity generated from new hydro-power projects. The said waiver is already available to solar and wind power projects.
Government has set an ambitious plan to have 500 GW of generation capacity from non-fossil energy based sources by 2030. Hydro power projects, being clean, green and sustainable will be of paramount importance in our clean energy transition journey. They are also essential for the integration of solar and wind power, which are intermittent in nature.
In acknowledgement of the aforesaid inherent qualities of hydro-power, Government of India declared hydro power projects as the renewable source of power in March, 2019, However, waiver of inter-state transmission charges, provided to solar and wind projects had not been extended to hydro power projects.
In order to remove this discrepancy and to provide a level playing field to hydro projects, Ministry of Power in Government of India has now decided to extend the waiver of ISTS Charges on the transmission of power from new hydro power projects, for which construction work is awarded and PPA is signed on or before 30.06.2025.
ISTS charges shall be levied for transmission of power from Hydro Power Projects where construction work is awarded and PPA is signed after 30.06.2025 as per the following trajectory:
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Award of construction work + Signing of PPA
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ISTS charges
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01.07.25 to 30.06.26
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25% of applicable ISTS charges
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01.07.26 to 30.06.27
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50% of applicable ISTS charges
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75% of applicable ISTS charges
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100% of applicable ISTS charges
The waiver/or concessional charges as shown in table above shall be applicable for a period of 18 years from the date of commissioning of the hydro power plants. The waiver shall be allowed for Inter-state transmission charges only and not losses. The waiver would be made applicable from prospective date.
This step is expected to provide a boost to the hydro sector, which will also help improve India’s water security and bring development benefits to hilly states namely North Eastern States, Uttrakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh etc. where most of the hydro potential is located.
Prime Minister's Office
PMO to hold high level meeting on Joshimath
Principal Secretary to PM Dr P K Mishra will hold a high level review with Cabinet Secretary & senior officials of GoI and members of National Disaster Management Authority at PMO today afternoon.
District Officials of Joshimath will also remain present through Video Conference on this issue.
Senior officers of Uttarakhand to also attend the review through VC
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Smt. Sheila Dikshit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Sheila Dikshit.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
574 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 65,286
Active cases stand at 0.15%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.67%
10,827 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,42,61,476
12,591 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.48 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,30,419 tests conducted in the last 24 hours